WASHINGTON IDAHO INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE RAINBOW FOR GIRLS
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WASHINGTON IDAHO INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE RAINBOW FOR GIRLS
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Mission Statement of The Burned Children Recovery Foundation
We are a Non-Profit organization of dedicated staff and caring volunteers, who are committed to effectively supporting burn children survivors and their families during the rehabilitation process by helping them to heal and go on to lead full and productive lives.
GOALS Burns are one of the most painful injuries to recover from. We offer support and encouragement during and after hospitalization. When does the healing start? Reconstruction surgery will play a small role in the child’s overall post-burn restoration process. However it is the area on the body and the percentage of total burned tissue that will play the largest role in how fast they will recover.
Unique support from experienced burn survivors who understand the trauma the children are going through. The credibility of having walked in their shoes helps them to trust and feel comfortable asking questions. And seek support and understanding in dealing with personal difficulties this helps the children through the transition from victim to a survivor.
Re-entry back into their home is where the healing begins. Our aim is to help parents avoid major mistakes that will slow down their re-entry back into society. For example, many parents will hide their children behind closed doors. Because the parents cannot deal with the public’s reaction to their child’s appearance, this teaches the child to feel anger. Some parents will hide their child from negative reactions, thus the child feels different and powerless on how to deal with the negative response.
Necessary tools are provided to the children to help them learn skills to cope with the many obstacles that stand in their way of recovery. Pain and fear of their changed physical appearance, physical limitations, depression, anxiety, and overwhelming panic attacks are some of the feelings we help the burn survivor understand. We provide this needed care to the children and their family. By providing this counseling and information to help the parent and burn survivor to make informed decisions, we will impact the rest of their life. The support is intended to speed up the healing and return the burn survivor to a full productive life.
1-800-799-BURN
Best Regards and thank you for your support,
Michael T Mathis (President/Founder) Burned Children Recovery Foundation |
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